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Best of Friday 5/29 - New NBA Lottery Rules, Colts OTAs, Cignetti Speaks On CFB Future May 29, 2026

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00:00 – 23:52 The new NBA Draft Lottery rules, time is ticking to make a decision on Anthony Richardson.

23:53 – 36:56 ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss high school sports, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson, USMNT’s expectations in the upcoming World Cup, Game 7 in the WCF.

36:75 – 53:52 Reaction to Curt Cignetti’s statement on the current state and future of college football, how far will it go?

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Thursday 5/28: Colts OTA thoughts as AR/Jones/Steichen all speak + Doug Boles put a bowtie on the 500 & more! May 28, 2026

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00:00 – 15:12 – A new show open following the 500, Colts OTAs had quite a bit of news at it, Scripps National Spelling Bee tonight, most notable news out of Colts OTAs yesterday, open competition for QB2?

15:13 – 22:49 – Morning Checkdown

22:50 – 43:23 – Colts OTA takeaways: Daniel Jones discusses why he’s confident he’ll be ready for Week 1 despite what will be only 9 months removed from a torn Achilles, James’ observations of Jones running after practice, notable OTA absences, Anthony Richardson’s busy day, Parris Campbell announces his retirement

43:24 – 1:10:09 The backup QB battle between Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson, can the Fever continue success in their late-game small-ball lineup, local players appearing in Pacers draft workouts,

1:10:10 – 1:21:16 IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us to discuss the health of Daniel Jones and his availability for Week 1, F1 drivers appearing in the Indy 500 and completing the racing triple crown

1:21:16 – 1:28:22– The Colts will host the Atlanta Falcons in a joint practice this preseason, the Colts moving into a new training camp facility after this year

1:28:23 – 1:56:27 – IMS/IndyCar President Doug Boles joins us to talk about the amazing finish of this year’s Indianapolis 500 and moving forward to the next race in Detroit, Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo visiting IMS, gratitude towards fans year-round, Morning Checkdown

1:56:28 – 2:06:17 – The 2026 FMS Spelling Bee, more Colts OTA talk

2:06:18 – 2:16:24 – The health of Daniel Jones going into this season and confidence he’ll be ready for Week 1

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Best of Thursday 5/28: Colts OTA fallout with AR/Jones/Steichen + Doug Boles put a bow on the 500! May 28, 2026

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00:00 – 20:37 – Colts OTA takeaways: Daniel Jones discusses why he’s confident he’ll be ready for Week 1 despite what will be only 9 months removed from a torn Achilles, James’ observations of Jones running after practice, notable OTA absences, Anthony Richardson’s busy day, Parris Campbell announces his retirement

20:38 – 37:32 - IMS/IndyCar President Doug Boles joins us to talk about the amazing finish of this year’s Indianapolis 500 and moving forward to the next race in Detroit, Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo visiting IMS, gratitude towards fans year-round

37:33 – 48:28 - IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us to discuss the health of Daniel Jones and his availability for Week 1, F1 drivers appearing in the Indy 500 and completing the racing triple crown

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IMS/IndyCar President Doug Boles Helps Put a Bow Tie on The 110th Indy 500! May 28, 2026

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IMS/IndyCar President Doug Boles joins us to talk about the amazing finish of this year’s Indianapolis 500 and moving forward to the next race in Detroit, Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo visiting IMS, gratitude towards fans year-round & more!

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Wednesday 5/27: Colts OTAs begin, more Indy 500 fallout, I GOTTA KNOW & more! May 27, 2026

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00:00 – 14:24 – It’s a rainy Wednesday morning, Colts OTAs get underway today, the big questions heading into them, Marc’s Cubs hit 10 straight losses, Indiana/Kentucky getting back in action at Lucas Oil Stadium, more Indy 500 fallout and thoughts, Conor Daly’s one-and-done for the 500 and the IndyCar season

14:25 – 20:19 – Morning Checkdown

20:20 – 42:50– Thoughts on our interview with Mike Shank, Colts OTAs get underway later today, a recent Carlie Irsay-Gordon quote that caught Kevin’s eye, the Colts front office and continuing to keep it intact, how close are Colts fans to being apathetic?, we replay our interview with Mike Shank from yesterday’s show

42:51 – 1:08:51 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us to discuss the Colts getting OTAs underway today, position battles throughout the roster, Stephen’s one-on-one interview with Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Pacers fans balancing old hatred for the Knicks and new hatred for the Thunder, Morning Checkdown

1:08:52 – 1:20:45 – The tradition and pageantry outside of the Indianapolis 500, an F1 writer experiencing the 500 for the first time, dog names vs. baby names

1:20:46 – 1:28:30 – Who the Colts should be targeting in free agency, more OTA thoughts

1:28:31 – 1:53:58 – A new round of “I Gotta Know”, the strength of traveling Knicks fans, an upcoming Paul Skenes bobblehead giveaway, Morning Checkdown

1:53:59 – 2:03:39 – Kevin’s math equation for the guys, the close finish for the Indianapolis 500

2:03:40 – 2:09:50 – Closing the show with talk about Colta OTAs, a decision needs to be made with Anthony Richardson, the drought of American male tennis major winners

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Best of Wednesday 5/27: Colts OTAs get underway and what to expect + Stephen Holder & I GOTTA KNOW! May 27, 2026

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00:00 – 22:35 – Thoughts on our interview with Mike Shank, Colts OTAs get underway later today, a recent Carlie Irsay-Gordon quote that caught Kevin’s eye, the Colts front office and continuing to keep it intact, how close are Colts fans to being apathetic?, we replay our interview with Mike Shank from yesterday’s show

22:36 – 37:23 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us to discuss the Colts getting OTAs underway today, position battles throughout the roster, Stephen’s one-on-one interview with Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Pacers fans balancing old hatred for the Knicks and new hatred for the Thunder

37:24 – 54:36 - A new round of I Gotta Know

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Best of Tuesday 5/26: Rosenqvist's historic 500 win, Michael Shank and Nick Yeoman join! May 26, 2026

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00:00 – 14:24 – Felix Rosenqvist wins in an all-time Indy 500 finish, the call on IndyCar radio, the heartbreak for David Malukas, biggest takeaways from the race

14:25 – 38:06 – Indy 500 strategies with weather possibilities, race team strategies, red flags to avoid caution finishes, our Indy 500 draft results

38:07 – 48:39 – IndyCar Radio’s Nick Yeoman joins us and discusses his point of view on Rosenqvist’s chase to victory, where the finish ranks, was this one of the greatest 500s of all time?, how he and the team call the race,

48:40 – 1:01:14 - Meyer Shank Racing’s Mike Shank joins us and discusses the emotional release he had after winning the Indy 500, having two cars in it until the end, Felix and Marcus’ final stretch, the second red flag, the last yellow, his rise through the ranks to become an owner, the strategy role with weather in play, the quick turnaround to Detroit, does he like the red flag use when the race gets close to finish

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Tuesday 5/26: Rosenqvist wins an all-time 500, Michael Shank joins + biggest takeaways from the 110th! May 26, 2026

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00:00 – 14:17 – Felix Rosenqvist wins in an all-time Indy 500 finish, the call on IndyCar radio, the heartbreak for David Malukas, biggest takeaways from the race

14:18 – 23:14 - Morning Checkdown

23:14 – 46:57 – Indy 500 strategies with weather possibilities, race team strategies, red flags to avoid caution finishes, our Indy 500 draft results

46:58 – 1:10:06 – IndyCar Radio’s Nick Yeoman joins us and discusses his point of view on Rosenqvist’s chase to victory, where the finish ranks, was this one of the greatest 500s of all time?, how he and the team call the race, Morning Checkdown

1:10:07 – 1:19:43 – The final lap of IndyCar Radio, more Indy 500 thoughts: best pre-race festivities, the pits, selfies, the flyover, tributes to Kyle Busch at the 500 and Coca-Cola 600

1:19:44 – 1:29:52 - Curt Cignetti’s pace car reaction, pre-race parking situation, a tram issue that James and Marc witnessed, crowds

1:29:53 – 1:54:02 – Meyer Shank Racing’s Mike Shank joins us and discusses the emotional release he had after winning the Indy 500, having two cars in it until the end, Felix and Marcus’ final stretch, the second red flag, the last yellow, his rise through the ranks to become an owner, the strategy role with weather in play, the quick turnaround to Detroit, does he like the red flag use when the race gets close to finish, Morning Checkdown

1:54:03 – 2:02:34 – Scott McLaughlin’s quote about the 500 and Christmas, Conor Daly and other storylines, chest areas

2:02:35 - 2:09:41 – Jordin Sparks, pre-race festivities, turning the page and looking towards the Colts, the late 500 in 2027

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Meyer Shank Racing Owner Michael Shank Joins After Winning The Indy 500! May 26, 2026

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Meyer Shank Racing’s Mike Shank joins us and discusses the emotional release he had after winning the Indy 500, having two cars in it until the end, Felix and Marcus’ final stretch, the second red flag, the last yellow, his rise through the ranks to become an owner, the strategy role with weather in play, the quick turnaround to Detroit, does he like the red flag use when the race gets close to finish & more!

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Friday 5/22: LIVE AT CARB DAY! Ed Carpenter, Doug Boles, Curt Cavin, Greg Rakestraw, Zion Brown all join! May 22, 2026

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00:00 – 12:43– We’re live at Carb Day! Kevin cracks a ceremonial beer, the guys set the scene and there is hope we get some hours of track time today, Kevin’s meat was a big hit at the Burger Bash last night, Caitlin Clark’s status for tonight

12:44 – 25:13 – Morning Checkdown, Fox 59’s Amber Hardwick joins us for a live weather update for Carb Day/Saturday’s parade/race day

25:14 – 42:23 –Storylines we haven’t hit on heading into the 500, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the order of operations for his race day duties, his advice for James’ race day experience, who is not getting talked about enough?

42:24 – 1:05:49 – IndyCar driver Ed Carpenter joins us and discusses his 23rd Indy 500, bathroom seniority, his thoughts on Rossi’s crash, his confidence in his car and his team of drivers, the passing of Kyle Busch, Morning Checkdown

1:05:50 – 1:21:27 – Trackside’s Curt Cavin joins us and discusses Alex Palau’s chances of going back to back in the 500, comparing other countries to Speedway on race day, simply enjoying the weekend

1:21:28 – 1:26:57 – The decade-long story of Connor Daly, hanging out with the fans on-site at Pagoda Plaza

1:26:58 – 1:47:58 – IndyStar motorsports reporter Zion Brown joins us and discusses how busy he’s been this week, Katherine Legge’s attempt at the Double and how weather at the Coca-Cola 600 could be dicey, Alexander Rossi’s plan to race, Josef Newgarden and other vets that can make a run, Morning Checkdown

1:47:59 – 1:55:44– Scott Dixon and other veterans resumes, storylines that intrigue us, Ed Carpenter and Conor Daly

1:55:45 - 2:08:50 – IndyCar/IMS President Doug Boles joins us and discusses the weather forecast for today and this weekend, pre-race festivities, Caitlin Clark's involvement, Alexander Rossi's crash, the tragic passing of Kyle Busch & more

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